white oils and soft paraffins
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White Oilsand Soft Paraffins
FUCHS LUBRICANTS (UK) PLCNew Century Street,Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent,ST1 5HUPhone: +44 (0)1782 203 700Fax: +44 (0)1782 202 072Email: [email protected]
MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCEOur production plant is the most modern and efficient lubricant blending facility in the UK, with state of the art process control and quality management systems. The site has a production capacity of 20,000 tonnes per annum for pharmaceutical products, 5,000 pallet storage locations and bulk fluid handling capabilities. The FUCHS engineering team undertakes a continuous improvement programme to maximise and improve production efficiency even further.
THE FUCHS GROUPFUCHS is the world’s largest independent lubricant manufac-turer. The Group comprises 55 operating companies with 34 production plants worldwide.
In addition to products developed for industry in the UK, we have access to over 2,500 industrial FUCHS products from within the Group. Customers have available FUCHS technical expertise and experience on a global scale, providing access to international fluid technology.
EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUSTLubricant suppliers are common, but lubricant suppliers with the expertise, service support and experience of FUCHS in the pharmaceutical industry are limited. In choosing a partner, you need confidence in their ability to understand the requirements of the pharmaceutical industry, and have the technology, intellect and support services to deliver. FUCHS is that partner. We have over 40 years’ experience of manufacturing and supplying White Soft Paraffins, specialist products and technical services to the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries.
UK GROUP PROFILEThe headquarters of the UK subsidiary of the FUCHS Group is located in Stoke-on-Trent. Our modern, highly automated pro-duction plant ensures we can offer exceptional levels of service and delivery. FUCHS UK has over 100 years’ experience of supp-lying lubricants within the UK. We have demonstrated excellent performance in all aspects of lubricant supply including lubricant quality, timely supply and health and safety compliance.
Our UK manufacturing site is audited to the highest levels and we have been awarded a wide range of quality standards including BS OHSAS 18001, AS9100 REV C, and BS EN ISO 14001. We hold the MHRA Medicines Manufacturing License.
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FUCHS has over 40 years’ experience in the production of White Soft Paraffins which are used by many pharmaceutical and cosmetics companies worldwide. We are in the unique position of being the only European manufacturer of White SoftParaffins – BP/EP – with a medicines manufacturing licence.
Our specialist manufacturing plant is audited by the UK’s Department of Health via the MHRA, in order for us to maintain the Medicines and European Good Manufacturing Practices Licence.
Our quality controls and systems enable us tomanufacture some of the world’s most consistent and pure products.
WHITE OILS PRODUCT INFORMATIONFUCHS White Oils are highly refined mineral hydrocarbons, consisting of saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons. FUCHS White Oils maintain a safe, highly hydrophobic, colourless and tasteless character next to the skin which makes them ideal for pharma-ceutical and cosmetic uses.
Highly resistant to bacterial spoilage and naturally unable to block skin pores, FUCHS White oils set the standard in purity andsafety.
Uses
FUCHS White Oils are the ideal choice for both cosmetic and pharmaceutical bases. They are classed as inert products in cos-metic and pharmaceutical applications which gives their natural lubricating and soothing nature full reign in uses ranging from baby oils and lotions to cleansing tissue and eye drops.
FUCHS White Oils are also used extensively in food applications. Whether they are used for lubricating food machinery or dividingdough bakeries our products show the highest performance and cleanliness attributes associated with these important industries.
Our Products
Can be supplied in bulk and barrels to the highest European Good Manufacturing Practice Standards in our custom built, computer controlled facility. A wide viscosity range can be catered for providing blends suitable for all our customers needs. FUCHS White Oils are produced to meet the European Pharma-copoeia standards for Light and Liquid Paraffins and also meet the requirements for the USP / NF Mineral and Light Mine-ral Oil USP. In addition to this FUCHS White Oils meet FDA21 CFR172.878 and 1783620(a) for direct food contact. FUCHS Lubricants (UK) Plc maintains a Medicines Licence for the blen-ding, storage and filling of all medicinal and cosmetic grade white oil which is confirmed by audit by the UK’s Department of Health via the MHRA.
WHITE OILS RELATIVE DENSITY AT 20OC
DYNAMIC VISCOSITY
AT 20OC – mPa.s (TYPICAL)
KINEMATIC VISCOSITY AT 40OC – mm2/S
VISCOSITY AT 37.8OC SUS
(TYPICAL)
Test Method BP/EP ASTM D445 ASTM D445/IP71 ASTM D445SILK SIRIUS M40 BP/EP
0.810 - 0.825 4.8 3.0 - 5.0 40
SILK SIRIUS M55 BP/EP
0.830 - 0.846 14.3 7.0 - 10.0 55
SILK SIRIUS M70 BP/EP
0.830 - 0.855 21 10.0 - 13.0 70
SILK SIRIUS M85 BP/EP
0.835 - 0.861 31 14.0 - 17.0 85
SILK SIRIUS M125 BP/EP
0.845 - 0.870 52 22.0 - 25.0 125
SILK SIRIUS M180 BP/EP
0.850 - 0.877 90 34.5.0 - 43.0 180
SILK SIRIUS M350 BP/EP
0.850 - 0.890 190 63.0 - 83.0 350
Test Method ASTM D1298/ IP160 ASTM D445/IP71 ASTM D445TECHNICAL SIRIUS T85 0.830 - 0.865 10.0 - 18.0 85
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SOFT PARAFFINS PRODUCT INFORMATIONFUCHS Soft Paraffins (Petrolatum) are a semi-solid purified mixture of hydrocarbons containing waxes and oil. FUCHS Soft Paraffins are odourless and range in colour from pure white to yellow depending on the desired effect. The melting range and consistency dictate overall performance which is designed to retain structure but can still be easily spread on the skin. FUCHS Soft Paraffins are occlusive by nature and are extremely hydrating to the skin.
Uses
FUCHS Soft Paraffins are used extensively in the cosmetic, per-sonal care and pharmaceutical industries. They are used as base components in creams, lotions and ointments meeting the requi-rements of the European Pharmacopoeia, United States Pharma-copoeia and Japanese Pharmacopeias making them ideal for use in medicinal products. A fact confirmed by the UK Department of Health who audit the FUCHS Soft Paraffins’ manufacturing facility in order to maintain Medicines and European Good Manufactu-ring Practices Licenses.
Our Products
FUCHS holds Europe’s only Medicines Licence for the manufac-ture and distribution of Soft Paraffins and, as such, has a leading position within the market. All our grades meet the European Pharmacopoeia Monograph as a minimum, and our quality régime enables us to manufacture some of the world's most consistent and pure products.
WHITE SOFT PARAFFINS
DROP POINT CONSISTENCY (CONE PENETRATION
NO. AT 25OC - mmx10-1)
APPEARANCE COLOUR(2" CELL)
Test Method IP 371 IP 179 IP 17WSP SILK 783L BP/EP
49 - 59 150 - 180 1.0Y max
WSP SILK 783LP BP/EP/USP
42 - 55 150 - 165 0.5Y max
WSP SILK 944 BP/EP
49 - 59 195 - 225 1.0Y max
WSP SILK 895 BP/EP
49 - 59 170 - 210 0.5Y max
YELLOW SOFT PARAFFINSYSP SILK 775 BP/EP
49 - 59 145 - 175 16Y + 2R max
YSP SILK 775P BP/EP/USP
42 - 52 180 - 210 16Y + 2R max
WSP SILK 902H BP/EP
50 - 60 185 - 215 16Y + 2R max
TECHNICAL YELLOWSOFT PARAFFINS
DROP POINT UNWORKED PENETRATION NO. AT 25OC - mmx10-1)
APPEARANCE
Test Method IP 371 IP 179 VisualTECHNICAL YSP 495 49 - 59 145 - 175 YELLOW/BROWN
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PRODUCT CODE PRODUCT PACK SIZE
600933081 SILK SIRIUS M40 BP/EP 170KG
600933432 SILK SIRIUS M55 BP/EP 17KG
600933098 SILK SIRIUS M70 BP/EP 174KG
600027216600763107600933241600932985
SILK SIRIUS M85 BP/EP BULK850KG
174KG17KG
600933296600933067
SILK SIRIUS M125 BP/EP 850KG IBC 174KG
600027322600815059600933074600933012
SILK SIRIUS M350 BP/EP/USP BULK862KG IBC177KG17KG
600027056600933425600933265600932961
TECHNICAL SIRIUS T85 BULK850KG IBC174KG17KG
QUALITY & SUPPORT
SPECIALIST PRODUCTIONWe have dedicated manufacturing vessels, filling equipment and pumping systems for our pharmaceutical products. Our filling room has positive air pressure and air filtered to EU7 standards. Our unique manufacturing technology utilises vacuum steam distillation resulting in smooth product of superior quality - providing long term stability for pharmaceutical and cosmetic end products.
Operations and procedures for the production of White Soft Paraffins are under the control of Registered Qualified Persons. Products are released in accordance with Article 51 of EC Directive 2001/83/EC.
QUALITY STANDARDSThe FUCHS Manufacturing Plant strictly adopts GMP in accordance with The Orange Guide (Rules & Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors) for Medicinal Products for Human Use in compliance with EC Directive 2003/94/EC.
We have a strict quality control procedure for the receipt of raw materials and packaging: all raw materials are tested before un-loading into our bulk tanks and all packaging is from approved sources and is statistically sampled. Full Pharmacopeia Mono-graph testing is carried out on all pack sizes.
STORAGE & DISTRIBUTIONAll of our Soft and Liquid Paraffin finished products are stored in a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) certified warehouse which is clean, dry, and has active pest control measures. Bulk products are delivered in strictly controlled vehicles. Packaged products are protected from the elements during road trailer transportation.
Logistical support is increased through active vehicle tracking and utilisation programmes, ensuring that the FUCHS delivery fleet is highly efficient.
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENTThe FUCHS Group has a strong focus on R&D and technical support, having more than 400 chemists, engineers and specialists in over 40 laboratories worldwide. The UK labs are extremely well equip-ped and audited to the highest levels.
We have a wealth of experience at FUCHS and are committed to training up the chemists of the future. Our team comprises of highly trained individuals including employees with qualifications such as Chartered Chemist CChemMRSC, BSc Hons Chemistry, PHD Synthesis of Vinyl Phosphate Monomers.
WHITE OILS
PRODUCT CODE PRODUCT PACK SIZE
600026042600026059600715836600128937
WSP SILK 783L BP/EP BULK190KG48KG12.5KG
600690311 WSP SILK 783LP BP/EP/USP/JP 172KG
600026318 WSP SILK 944 BP/EP 190KG
600026226600904203
WSP SILK 895 BP/EP 190KG18KG
600026493600904203
WSP SILK 895L BP/EP 180KG18KG
600026578600026592600713829600128920
YSP SILK 775 BP/EP/USP BULK190KG48KG12.5KG
600026578600026592600713829600128920
YSP SILK 775 BP/EP/USP BULK190KG48KG12.5KG
600016561 YSP SILK 775P BP/EP 192KG
600026837 WSP SILK 902H BP/EP 192KG
600147402 TECHNICAL YSP 495 192KG
SOFT PARAFFINS
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PACKAGING
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FOR ALL WHITE OILS AND SOFT PARAFFIN ENQUIRIES
John HoldcroftTrade & Export ManagerMobile: +44 (0)7802 883 710Office: +44 (0)1782 203 871email: [email protected]
Estelle RobinsonSales ExecutiveMobile: +44 (0)7802 883 722Office: +44 (0)1782 203 833email: [email protected]
Julia WoodTrade SpecialistOffice: +44 (0)1782 203 870email: [email protected]
Tracy HargreavesTrade SpecialistOffice: +44 (0)1782 203 774email: [email protected]
General enquiries: +44 (0)1782 203700Website: www.fuchslubricants.com
Adrian DaySales ExecutiveMobile: +44 (0)7813 472281Office: +44 (0)1782 203 896email: [email protected]
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